The Humourous Poetry Of The English Language
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ISBN10: 1419166948
ISBN13: 9781419166945
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 816
Weight: 3.95
Height: 1.74 Width: 8.28 Depth: 10.88
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781419166945
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 17 2004
Pages: 816
Weight: 3.95
Height: 1.74 Width: 8.28 Depth: 10.88
Language: English
The Humorous Poetry of the English Language is a collection of witty and entertaining poems from some of the most celebrated English poets of all time. Compiled by James Parton, this book features works from authors such as William Shakespeare, John Milton, Alexander Pope, Samuel Johnson, and many others. The poems cover a wide range of topics, from love and romance to politics and social commentary, all written with a humorous twist. Parton's selection of poems showcases the unique and playful nature of English poetry, making this book a must-read for anyone who appreciates the lighter side of literature. Whether you are a fan of classic English poetry or simply enjoy a good laugh, The Humorous Poetry of the English Language is sure to delight and entertain.O thou grim mischief-making chiel, That gars the notes of discord squeel, 'Till daft mankind aft dance a reel In gore a shoe-thick;-- Gie a' the faes o' Scotland's weal A towmond's Toothache!This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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